The Ranakpur Jain temple is one of the five major Jain teerths, or pilgrimages. The other four are in the Indian state of Gujarat. More than 90 kms from Udaipur, it took us about an hour’s drive from Kumbhalgharh Fort to reach Ranakpur. A quick lunch at the restaurant of […]
Ranakpur was next in our itinerary after Kumbhalgarh Fort. Driving past hamlets and a winding mountainous road, it took us about an hour from Kumbhalgarh to reach Ranakpur. It was way past 2 o’clock and our lunchtime. We were famished. The famed Ranakpur Temple could wait. We needed a nice, […]
Majestic. And sprawling across about 40 kilometers Built on a hill amidst the Aravalli ranges, you will not sight this fortress until you are standing almost underneath it. Our guide told us, this was because, the fort was built in order to be a strategic point of defence for the […]
Pune is synonymous with lovely weather and youth, but not necessarily with ‘great’ food. Food is good here, with small joints in every nook and corner catering to an overwhelmingly young crowd – both college-going and those working in the IT/ITES sector. It is also reasonable priced, any day, compared […]
When it comes to restaurants in Udaipur, one place stands apart – it’s not famous for Laal Maas or local delicacies, nor is it Lake facing. Yet, it is one of the most recommended places with a fairly unusual name — ‘Savage Garden’. Located in the old city close to […]
By the time we reached our hotel from the airport, checked in and refreshed ourselves, it was nearing sunset time in Udaipur. Jayant suggested we go to the Rajasthani dance performance at Bagore Ki Haveli. Now, have been to Jaiselmer, Jodhpur and Jaipur in our earlier travels, and quite frankly, […]
Mumbai to Udaipur is close to 780 kms, which is about a 15-hour drive if you consider a stop-over at Ahmedabad. Owing to the Diwali holiday on Monday, 4th Nov, we had 3 days in our hands for a trip to Udaipur. And hence, driving was out of question. You […]
Exactly 2 years ago, India hosted its first Grand Prix — a historic day for all Indian F1 lovers who came in droves to watch their idols burn rubber at the brand new Gautam Budh International Circuit at Greater Noida, near Delhi. Being an ardent fan of the sport myself, […]